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Dirty Air F1

VERY Dirty Austria & Live at Silverstone Announcement!

Mon Jul 03 2023
Formula OneAI communication assistanceStewardsRed BullRule violationsChristian HornerDriver performancesNational anthem performancesIn-ear monitorsLewis HamiltonTeam changesPreposterous nature of Formula OneCricket matchesRace resultsPenaltiesTrack limit issuesFavoritismBig Brother houseFerrari's performanceLance StrollAston MartinMercedes' car performanceMax Verstappen's victoryOvertaking challengesSafety concernsSpa circuitUpcoming events

Description

The episode covers various topics related to Formula One, including AI communication assistance, steward experiences, race highlights, national anthem performances, driver behavior, team dynamics, race results, track limit issues, steward decisions, and upcoming events. The hosts discuss their first day as stewards at Red Bull's home race in Austria and express disappointment with Red Bull's lack of penalties for rule violations. They also speculate about Christian Horner's influence over the stewards' decisions. The episode includes insights on driver performances, national anthem performances, and the use of in-ear monitors. It highlights Lewis Hamilton's behavior and potential team changes. The hosts discuss the preposterous nature of Formula One and its contrast with cricket matches. They review race results, penalties, and track limit issues. The episode explores perceptions of favoritism towards Red Bull by the stewards and suggests putting drivers in the Big Brother house. It also discusses Ferrari's performance, Lance Stroll's role in Aston Martin, Mercedes' car performance, and Max Verstappen's victory. The hosts analyze driver reactions, overtaking challenges, and safety concerns at the Spa circuit. The episode concludes with mentions of upcoming events, including the hosts' appearance at Silverstone and a special guest at the event.

Insights

Red Bull's Lack of Penalties

The hosts express disappointment with Red Bull's lack of penalties for rule violations, speculating about Christian Horner's influence over the stewards' decisions.

Driver Performances and Team Dynamics

The episode highlights Max Verstappen's impressive performance and Lewis Hamilton's behavior that annoys Toto Wolff. It also discusses Lance Stroll's role in Aston Martin and Mercedes' car performance.

Race Results and Track Limit Issues

The episode reviews race results, penalties, and issues with track limits enforcement by FIA and Formula One. It mentions Lando Norris finishing fourth and being named driver of the day.

Steward Decisions and Perceptions

The episode explores perceptions of favoritism towards Red Bull by the stewards and suggests putting drivers in the Big Brother house. It also discusses Ferrari's performance and Alonso's charm helping Aston Martin avoid penalties.

Driver Reactions and Safety Concerns

The hosts discuss driver reactions, including Checo's actions in the stewards office and Max's sarcastic response to a reporter's question. They also highlight safety concerns at the Spa circuit.

Chapters

  1. Introduction
  2. Race Highlights and Performances
  3. Podcast Insights and National Anthem Performances
  4. Driver Behavior and Team Dynamics
  5. Formula One Sport and Race Results
  6. Race Highlights and Penalties
  7. Race Results and Track Limit Issues
  8. Steward Decisions and Team Performance
  9. Driver Behavior and Race Results
  10. Race Highlights and Driver Reactions
  11. Upcoming Events and Conclusion
Summary
Transcript

Introduction

00:00 - 07:32

  • GrammarlyGo is a product that offers AI communication assistance to improve writing
  • The hosts of the podcast discuss their first day on the job as stewards at Red Bull's home race in Austria
  • They talk about the importance of remaining calm and focused on the job at hand
  • The hosts joke about track limits and share personal anecdotes
  • They discuss the format of Formula One races, including qualifying, sprint races, and the main race
  • The hosts express their disappointment with the recent Formula One race and criticize Red Bull's lack of penalties for rule violations
  • They speculate about why Red Bull seems to get away with rule violations without consequences
  • The hosts make jokes about Christian Horner and his alleged past actions
  • They question whether Christian Horner has influence over the stewards' decisions

Race Highlights and Performances

07:03 - 13:58

  • Christian Horner doesn't care about Chekko's performance.
  • Max's performance was impressive.
  • The commentators were less interested in the sprint race.
  • Lawrence Stroll believes he deserves a knighthood.
  • The Dirty Air podcast will be going to Silverstone for a live show.
  • They have received positive feedback from Red Bull and F1 TV, despite their brutal approach.
  • They will be opening for the Black Eyed Peas at the event.

Podcast Insights and National Anthem Performances

13:30 - 19:19

  • The podcast is intended for adults and has a smaller audience compared to other Formula One podcasts.
  • The hosts discuss the use of live performances of the national anthem at races, particularly in Austria.
  • They mention that there was a chamber orchestra performing the national anthem at the Styrian Grand Prix.
  • The hosts joke about the irony of having a bad Nazi impersonation during the performance.
  • They find it amusing that someone played a keytar during the national anthem performance.
  • The hosts talk about their experience with in-ear monitors as musicians and how drivers use them during races.

Driver Behavior and Team Dynamics

18:53 - 25:43

  • Formula One drivers use plates as decorative items rather than for functionality
  • Lewis Hamilton annoys Toto Wolff by checking his phone during instructions and skipping the debrief
  • There is speculation about Lewis Hamilton moving teams, but it is unlikely due to his age and familiarity with Mercedes
  • Mercedes may get tired of Lewis Hamilton before he gets tired of them
  • There are no better teams for Lewis Hamilton to go to than Mercedes
  • The Dutch fans, known as the orange army, are irritating with their excessive enthusiasm for Max Verstappen
  • Local shop owners could price-fix camping supplies to discourage the orange army's behavior
  • Max Verstappen briefly lost the lead in a race for the first time in 249 laps

Formula One Sport and Race Results

25:30 - 32:04

  • The Formula One sport is preposterous, as demonstrated by Max Verstappen's driving antics.
  • Formula One may be trying to weed out fair weather fans and cater to die-hard enthusiasts.
  • The contrast between Formula One and exciting cricket matches was stark.
  • Song of the race: 'I Don't Like Cricket' by Tencc and 'I'm Not in Love' by Tencc.
  • 'Getting Away with Murder' by Papa Roach sums up Red Bull's performance.
  • 'Tulsa King' by Paramount+ was an inappropriate sponsor of the week.
  • Paramount+ is a monthly subscription service that offers various shows, including 'Tulsa King'.
  • MSC Cruises has rebranded its logo, resembling a tramp stamp.
  • A review of the race results and penalties for Alpha Tauri drivers.

Race Highlights and Penalties

31:44 - 38:14

  • The speaker had a series of unfortunate events on their way to a gig, including a fight between a taxi driver and a cyclist and a flat tire.
  • The speaker mentions that Alpha-Tari's season is characterized by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
  • The speaker expresses excitement about doing a live show at Silverstone on July 8th.
  • Logan Sargent finishes in 13th place, but there were penalties involved.
  • Williams has erected a London Fun Zone in preparation for the Silverstone race.
  • Alex Albon has another great drive and the speaker expresses affection for him.
  • The speaker discusses Albon's frosted tips hairstyle and finds it endearing.
  • The speaker talks about Daniel Riccardo's company car when he was with Renault.
  • Haas finishes in ninth place, with Magnussen in 18th and Grosjean retiring from the race.
  • There were no penalties of note during the race, but there were issues with track limits enforcement by FIA and Formula One.

Race Results and Track Limit Issues

37:55 - 44:18

  • Lando Norris finished fourth in the race and was named driver of the day.
  • Norris had a new metal goatee that he grows out during the week but shaves before race day.
  • There were rumors about McLaren upgrades and Piastri's multiple pit stops.
  • Norris tried to rat out Lewis Hamilton for breaking track limits.
  • The team radio message to Norris showed that they expected him to be unreasonable.
  • Bottas revealed extra motivation for the Austrian Grand Prix, but it turned out to be a boring story.
  • Alfa Romeo and Alpene Macapene did not receive any penalties, but there was anticipation for something coming up.
  • Gazzly and Ocon received penalties ranging from 5 seconds to 10 seconds.

Steward Decisions and Team Performance

43:56 - 50:17

  • Multiple drivers received penalties during the race.
  • There is a perception of favoritism towards Red Bull by the stewards.
  • The cost of completing the season may be higher than canceling it.
  • A suggestion was made to put the drivers in the Big Brother house.
  • Ferrari's performance has improved but they still can't win.
  • Perez was described as intimidating, but not highly skilled.
  • Ferrari is seen as a dysfunctional clone of Red Bull.
  • Alonso's charm may have helped Aston Martin avoid penalties.

Driver Behavior and Race Results

49:51 - 56:50

  • Fernando Alonso may charm the stewards to avoid penalties.
  • Lance Stroll has been hoarding the good in Aston Martin, leaving none for others.
  • Stroll seemed delighted with the performance of the team.
  • Valtteri Bottas was not seen during the race.
  • The podcast hosts like Lance Stroll and think he would be fun to hang out with.
  • Mercedes had a bad car in this race.
  • Lewis Hamilton is still a great driver despite the car's performance.
  • George Russell experienced a DRS train during the race.
  • Max Verstappen won the race, while Sergio Perez finished third after starting from a low position.

Race Highlights and Driver Reactions

56:34 - 1:02:58

  • Checo had a better race, but it was still painful.
  • He should have been penalized for his actions in the stewards office.
  • There were speculations that Checo faked being ill to lower expectations.
  • Perez comes across as a petulant brat in interviews.
  • Max's response to a reporter's question was sarcastic and dismissive.
  • Overtaking has become less fun due to DRS and aerodynamics of the cars.
  • Red Bull needs to stop calling every race a home race.
  • Marcus Ericsson got the fastest lap, which could be made more exciting with an ex-driver challenge.
  • Max mentioned that his car was on fire during the race.
  • The FIA should fix the Spa circuit after recent deaths at that corner.

Upcoming Events and Conclusion

1:02:40 - 1:03:44

  • The hosts express frustration with a corner that needs fixing.
  • They mention their upcoming appearance at Silverstone.
  • There will be a special guest at the event.
  • They plan to watch the Black Eyed Peas performance after their own show.
  • Josh Weller and Alfie Brown sign off as hosts of Dirty.
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